Location
  • South Korea
    • Seoul
    • Busan
    • Gwangju
Length
26 - 52 weeks
Classroom Audience
Elementary Middle School High School

Program Details

Qualifications
  • Bachelor in any field
Job Type
Government
Classroom Audience
Elementary Middle School High School
Housing
Apartment
Weekly Classroom Hours
22
Age Min.
20
Age Max
62

Pricing

Salary / Benefits
Salary is 2,200,000 to 2,950,000 depending on your resume and the location you teach in South Korea. Tax is income tax-free for certain nationalities.

Benefits include
Rent-free single furnished apartment near your school
• 300,000 won one-time settlement allowance
• Round-trip airfare allowance of 3,100,000 won
• 26 working days paid vacation + 15 national holidays (7 weeks in total)
• Medical contributions
• Pension contributions
• 1 month salary bonus on completion of contract
• Sick paid leave allowance
• Special leave allowance
• Korean co-teacher to assist with your classes

As a Korean Horizons Teacher, you will also receive :
1. Airport pickup, hotel for 1 evening & transport to the education office / school
2. Order anything you like using our interest-free Supermarket credit service from any online Korean store & pay us back once you get paid your salary.

Throughout your time – whilst applying; during applying – and after you are here – we will be available to support you and be there for you.
Price Details
We are financed by the South Korean government to recruit you. Therefore, our services are completely free to you - you should never pay for recruitment services for teaching positions in South Korea.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers Meals Travel Insurance Visa
Jan 30, 2024
Mar 25, 2024
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About Program

We are the official recruitment agency of the EPIK program and we are here to assist you with the employment process. And after all, that's why it is good to come to a recruitment agency. We provide a safety net for you. Apply direct to an educational institution and you are on your own!

If you are having problems with your school... Or you need some information or help, you can contact us and we will provide you with some advice... You might not always like it, but it will be the truth. And that's really our philosophy: to provide you with a completely trustworthy service, right from the initial phase of introducing you to the education office, to making sure that you are content with your teaching position and if there's anything you need we will always be available.

Please search the internet and see what others say about us.

To apply, please email us directly on Jobs@KoreanHorizons.com

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Program Highlights

  • Travel Around South Korean & Learn About the Exciting Asian Culture
  • Learn Korean and stand apart from your peers
  • Work with EPIK and add value to your Resume - be recognized by future employers
  • Start dates Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov & Dec
  • 3.1m in Flights provided, 7 weeks vacation and rent-free single furnished apartment

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Program Reviews

4.94 Rating
based on 236 reviews
  • 5 rating 94.49%
  • 4 rating 5.51%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
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  • Benefits 4.9
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.85
  • Facilities 4.9
  • Safety 4.95
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Refilwe
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

How amazing and trustworthy is Korean Horizon

There is a lot I want to share about this amazing program, but I don’t want to sleep here lol. From the first curriculum vitae call to the last interview preparation Skype call, to fetching us at the airport and helping us navigate the complex transport system, to booking a hotel for us so that we can rest before the big day and for keeping in contact and replying to any questions, even to those that might be termed unnecessary. I recommend Korean Horizon to anyone who want to come to SK for the first time or for the tenth time. May they continue to grow abundantly.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
The Octopus 😭 I am very curious and always trying to explore a lot but I think my thoughts just disappointed me. Hopefully it will be better next time.
Pros
  • Efficient
  • Trustworthy
  • Transparent
Cons
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • N/A
8 people found this review helpful.
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Bahle
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent service

Phenomenal service from Alistair, he has excellent communication skills; i don't know how he manages to respond to many people so efficiently. Although the application process is long, he is always there to make the journey easy. The hotel was booked by Alistair for KH candidates only! No other agency offers that. The hotel name was Golden Tulip and there are airport shuttles which are available at no cost that take you to/from the airport. I highly recommend Korean horizons their service exceeded my expectations.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Kimchi
Pros
  • You get to travel while making money
  • Making new relationships
  • Meeting new people
8 people found this review helpful.
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Siphesihle
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My journey from South Africa to South Korea

I started my journey August 2023, when I sent Alistair an email because I wanted to apply for EPIK. I had previously seen a video on how Korean Horizons had assisted a lady I knew, from her application to her settling into her apartment. I knew that I had to apply too. Alistair got back to me and the rest is history. He was with me every step of the way. From my application essays and lesson plan, to my interview and arrival to South Korea. He organised a hotel for us to sleep in for our first night in Korea after flying for many hours. He consistently checked in on how our process was going and also kept me in the loop on his side. I never felt alone. I highly recommend Korean Horizons!
P.S There was a little inside joke in one of our group chats where we referred to ourselves as “Father A”’s children!😅
The whole process was stressful from essays to our apostilled documents taking forever at DIRCO, but I would honestly do it all over again. What a delight to have worked with him. Thank you Korean Horizons.

8 people found this review helpful.
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Faitj
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Korean Horizons is the best

I can not stress enough how Korean Horizons is the best agency to go with. If you admire honesty, thoroughness and integrity. I managed to get everything done in time by following through the guidance and support and I am very thankful for that. From getting my documents ready, interviews, contract signing, visa application, flights, arriving, orientation up to placement with tremendous support and constant communication. I really appreciate the dedication the agency has to the individuals. It is admirable.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
The interview. I was so nervous about it however I was prepped by Korean Horizons and Alistair assured that I understood what was expected of me and I aced the interview.
Pros
  • Arriving a day earlier to a beautiful hotel before you meet EPIK
  • Communication is top tier
  • Being able to communicate with others who are in the same process and making friends beforehand
8 people found this review helpful.
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Chloë Jane
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Exceptional service and unparalleled support from Alistair Wery and Korean Horizons

Applying to teach EFL through Korean Horizons, especially with Alistair Wery's help, simplified the otherwise gruelling process significantly. Alistair’s knowledge and expertise were evident as he patiently addressed all my queries, no matter how trivial, guiding me through the intricate process with prompt professionalism. His support extended from the application phase to interviews and even relocating to Korea, where he arranged accommodation, offered invaluable insights, and kept in touch with me throughout, despite being in the UK when I arrived. The practice interview proved incredibly beneficial, enhancing my preparedness. Alistair's hands-on approach and continuous feedback were instrumental, ensuring I completed the daunting paperwork accurately. Korean Horizons was supportive, patient and understanding despite the challenges and delays I experienced with getting the paperwork from my home country. The fact that all this exceptional support is free through Korean Horizons is the cherry on top of a fantastic program. I am immensely grateful for the stress-free, seamless experience and wholeheartedly recommend Alistair Wery and Korean Horizons to anyone wanting to embark on this journey.

30 people found this review helpful.
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Meg
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Absolutely unrivalled service from Korean Horizons

I could not recommend Alistair and Korean Horizons more if you are looking to get into the EPIK programme. His level of knowledge and expertise is unparalleled and he answered all of my questions (both legit and silly) very promptly and professionally. I always felt that I was in safe hands and guided through the process - and given how complicated a lot of the paperwork is I think I would have struggled hugely without Korean Horizons helping along the way. The practice interview was particularly helpful too. Would highly recommend.

Pros
  • Great advice
  • Practice interviews
  • A huge amount of support for what can feel like a very intimidating bureaucratic process
Cons
  • No cons, Alistair was great. This review is of KH, not EPIK for reference.
34 people found this review helpful.
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Joshua
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A once in a lifetime opportunity.

If you are looking to travel abroad and are thinking of going to South Korea to teach English, then I thoroughly suggest using Korean Horizons to help you achieve that goal. The support they provide is incredible. Any question I had, they answered. Any documentation I required, they helped me get. My placement into a school in Korea took me ages because of how much I struggled getting paperwork together from my home country but Korean Horizons were understanding, patient and helped whenever they could. Korean Horizons also goes out of their way to ensure that you have the best possible experience when coming to Korea. They help you set up your new life when you arrive and link you with the online community so that you can make new friends, wherever you may be in Korea.

Pros
  • Incredibly helpful support staff
  • Great job benefits
  • Vibrant and friendly ex-pat scene
Cons
  • Culture shock on arrival
55 people found this review helpful.
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Lukhona
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great programme

Applying for EPIK via Korean Horizons was the best decision I ever made. It made the whole process a lot easier. The support given by Alistair was invaluable. He supports you throughout the process, from the application process to interviews, and moving to Korea. When arriving in Korea, he arranged for accommodation and even taught us how to use the train system. I really appreciated how Korean Horizons really held my hand throughout the whole process and I would recommend Korean Horizons to anyone.

52 people found this review helpful.

Questions & Answers

All of the positions we provide are full-time 12 month fixed term contracts. It's possible to renew each year.

Teaching experience is not required. 98% of all new teachers have no prior teaching experience. To apply, you need to have a bachelor. You need to have the commitment to complete the TEFL by your start date and you can apply without one. Hope that this information is useful.

Hey Paul - we did some research and it looks like the salary is controlled by the government, and there are pay grades. Appreciate the question, surely others are wondering too